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– Data, Technology and InnovationDepartment

- Digital SystemsSalary

- £79,300 to £105,000 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)About The FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.What will you be doing?

The primary role of the Engineering Practice Team is to improve software delivery quality and speed across the Digital Systems department. The team focuses on integrating Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and engineering metrics into a unified and scalable framework that empowers high-performing teams. You will focus on how we engineer by collaborating with teams to understand their platforms and empower them to be more efficient.Develop and guide the engineering practice strategy, ensuring alignment of Agile, DevOps and delivery frameworks with broader organisational goalsOversee a multidisciplinary team including DevOps engineers, Agile coaches and QA specialists to enable scalable and efficient software deliveryChampion the adoption of CI/CD, GitOps, automated testing and performance metrics to enhance both the quality and velocity of deliveryManage shared development and testing environments, advocating for Infrastructure as Code to ensure consistency, reliability and scalabilityEstablish and nurture Communities of Practice across engineering domains to promote collaboration, continuous learning and standardisationWhat will you get from the role?

Serve as a key influencer in shaping engineering practices across Digital Systems, with a strong focus on Agile, DevOps and CI/CD adoptionGuide a multidisciplinary team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving transformation in regulatory software deliveryEnjoy high visibility among senior mentorship, with the opportunity to build and nurture collaborative Communities of Practice that elevate technical excellence and developer experienceTake ownership of outcomes over tasks, with the autonomy to implement meaningful changes across the software development lifecycleThis is a newly created role, offering the freedom and empowerment to define its direction and make a lasting impact across teamsWhich skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)Minimum

Extensive experience in software engineering or DevOpsExperience in people and process management, including line managing and coaching software engineers, implementing best practice and driving continuous improvement across engineering teamsExperience evaluating, procuring, and implementing the right software engineering toolingEssential

Expertise in engineering best practices and standards, including code quality, architectural governance, DevOps maturity and security compliance, with hands-on experience in software development, environments, tooling and DevOpsProven change mentorship capabilities, successfully driving the adoption of new tools, processes and cultural shifts across multiple teams, with a strong Agile background and experience managing development or DevOps tooling teamsAble to define and leverage key software engineering metrics such as velocity, code quality and incident rates to inform continuous improvement and effective resource allocationCapable of fostering cross-team alignment and adoption of best practicesOur Values and Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation. Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.Did you know

50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.Benefits Of Working At The FCA

28 days holiday per year plus bank holidaysHybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)Private healthcare with BupaA non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)Life assurance of eight times your basic salaryIncome protectionWe also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCAApplication Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.Useful Information and Timeline

This role is graded as: Manager - RegulatoryAdvert Closing: Midnight 03 September (please submit your application no later than 11.59pm 02 September)Shortlist: 05 SeptemberFirst Interview: 15 - 24 SeptemberManager Assessments: 25 September - 04 OctoberFinal Interview: 08 - 10 OctoberYour Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact:Recruiter

– Sonika.Suryadevara@fca.org.ukApplications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Financial Conduct Authority by 2xGet notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.

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